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Discriminant construct validity of ImPACT™: a companion study.

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¹Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH, USA. Art.Maerlender@dartmouth.edu

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Summary

This study found that three of four ImPACT™ composite scores (Verbal Memory, Visual Memory, Visual Motor Speed) lacked discriminant validity, questioning their specific construct interpretations. Reaction Time showed adequate discriminant validity, unlike some traditional neuropsychological tests.

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Area of Science:

Neuropsychology
Sports Medicine
Psychometrics

Background:

Previous analysis confirmed convergent construct validity for ImPACT™ test-score composites.
Discriminant validity analysis was not previously completed.
ImPACT™ is a widely used computerized neurocognitive test battery.

Purpose of the Study:

To specifically address the discriminant validity of ImPACT™ composite scores.
To re-analyze test scores from collegiate athletes using a multi-trait multi-method approach.
To evaluate the construct specificity of ImPACT™ in comparison to traditional neuropsychological tests.

Main Methods:

Re-analysis of test scores from 54 collegiate football and hockey players.
Utilized a multiply operationalized correlation matrix of multi-trait multi-method data.
Assessed discriminant validity by examining correlations between target scores and other trait measurements.

Main Results:

ImPACT™ Verbal Memory, Visual Memory, and Visual Motor Speed scores showed high correlations with other composite scores, indicating poor discriminant validity.
The ImPACT™ Reaction Time composite demonstrated adequate discriminant validity (p=.145).
Traditional neuropsychological test composites generally showed good discrimination, except for Reaction Time (p=.05).

Conclusions:

The lack of discriminability in three ImPACT™ composite scores raises concerns for specific construct-oriented interpretations.
ImPACT™ exhibits construct sensitivity but limited construct specificity.
Further research is needed to clarify the construct validity of ImPACT™ composite scores in athletic populations.